The video above is of Emma Watson speaking at the United Nations about feminism and the HeforShe Campaign. She spoke of many issues about feminism, misogyny, and gender equality. She addressed both women and men in her speech, and stated: "If men don't have to be aggressive in order to be accepted, women won't feel compelled to be submissive." She also stated the (correct) definition of feminism, saying that feminism is "The belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities.", and she also said that she realized how "Fighting for women's rights has too often become synonymous with man-hatin." This seems very well and all, but the Huffington Post shows that she actually received quite a bit of negative criticism on her speech.
Emma Watson also talked about stopping gender stereotypes not only towards women, but towards men as well. She invited men to take the opportunity to stand up for gender equality. She also stated: "We don't often talk about men being imprisoned by gender stereotypes. But I can see that they are and that when they are free, things will change for women as a natural consequence." Though this campaign may be controversial to some, and it received some negative feedback, I think that this is a great step forward for feminism and gender equality.
Sources/Links:
http://multimedia.jmc.uiowa.edu/sleisinger/2014/10/03/emma-watsons-heforshe-campaign-creates-controversy/
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/neha-chandrachud/emma-watson-un-campaign_b_5883200.html
HeforShe Campaign
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